Geography and Sport Science (with placement year) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Geography and Sport Science (with placement year) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
BSc Geography and Sport Science is a joint honours degree which aims to develop your understanding of how physical and social processes affect our rapidly changing planet, as well as enhance your knowledge of sport science.
You will spend equal amounts of time studying each subject in each year and there is the opportunity to explore the relationship between geography and sport science in an optional final year dissertation.
Geography
In the first year of our BSc (Hons) Geography and Sport Science degree, the geography modules span human a...
BSc Geography and Sport Science is a joint honours degree which aims to develop your understanding of how physical and social processes affect our rapidly changing planet, as well as enhance your knowledge of sport science.
You will spend equal amounts of time studying each subject in each year and there is the opportunity to explore the relationship between geography and sport science in an optional final year dissertation.
Geography
In the first year of our BSc (Hons) Geography and Sport Science degree, the geography modules span human and physical geography, ensuring you have a firm understanding of how social and physical processes vary within the context of places and regions. In second and final year of this course you can specialise in either human or physical geography, or you can choose to maintain the equal balance between the two.
In Geography and Environment, our academic staff are driving forward intellectual agendas in physical and human geography, as well as helping to shape national and international policy. This expertise ensures that the knowledge you are getting throughout your course is at the cutting-edge of scientific research and focused on some of the most important issues in society today.
Sports Science
From this course, you will also develop a theoretical, critical and practical understanding of sport science with the help of the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. The sport science modules focus on developing your knowledge of physiology, physical activity and health, psychology, sociology and pedagogy. The knowledge gained in the sport science section of our Geography and Sport Science degree will support a variety of careers in sport, health and/or education.
For further insight into what you can expect to study on our Geography and Sport Science degree, please see the list of modules on the course website.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-27
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A18-C48
Institution Code
L79
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits overall including 45 at Level 3. Please obtain: 30D, 15M : applicants considered on a case-by-case basis.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language Grade 4/C
Scottish Advanced Higher
AB plus Highers at majority B grades.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A Level Geography Grade B.
Extended Project
We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
35 (6,6,5 HL)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM plus A Level Geography at Grade B.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop-down field for more information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D plus two A levels at Grades AB
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels providing individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
This qualification is accepted in combination with other qualifications. For details please contact Loughborough University
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| International, EU | £29,750 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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